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What Happens After You Get Your Partner Visa in Australia?
Receiving your Partner Visa in Australia is an exciting and life-changing milestone. It means that you can finally live, work, and study in Australia with your Australian partner, whether you're together onshore or you're transitioning to a permanent visa after your temporary one. However, the process doesn't stop once you receive your visa approval. There are several important things to consider once you're granted a Partner Visa, from understanding your visa conditions to planning for the future.
In this blog, we will outline what happens after you get your Partner Visa, including your rights, responsibilities, and what you can expect next in your journey towards permanent residency.
1. Your Visa Status and Conditions
Once you receive your Partner Visa, it’s important to understand your visa status. Depending on whether you're applying from inside or outside Australia, your visa status may differ slightly, but generally, the visa will be granted in two stages:
Temporary Visa (Subclass 820/309): This is the first stage. You are granted a temporary visa to live with your partner while waiting for your permanent visa application to be processed.
Permanent Visa (Subclass 801/100): This is the second stage, typically granted after a waiting period (usually 2-3 years from the initial application). The permanent visa allows you to stay in Australia indefinitely.
In the case of an onshore application, once your temporary visa is granted (Subclass 820 or Subclass 309), you can live, work, and study in Australia while your permanent visa (Subclass 801 or Subclass 100) is processed. It’s important to be aware that you may need to demonstrate that your relationship is still ongoing and genuine before being granted the permanent visa.
If you are granted a temporary visa (Subclass 820/309), you may need to wait for up to 2 years to be considered for the permanent visa.
2. The Right to Live, Work, and Study in Australia
One of the most significant benefits of a Partner Visa is the ability to live and work in Australia. Once your temporary visa is granted, you can:
Live in Australia with your partner and enjoy the experience of building a life together in a new country.
Work in Australia without any restrictions, allowing you to earn a living and contribute to the economy.
Study at Australian institutions without needing to apply for a separate student visa.
While waiting for the permanent visa, you can also access the Medicare system (Australia’s public health system), which provides affordable healthcare.
3. Your Partner’s Role as a Sponsor
After receiving your visa, your Australian partner is responsible for ensuring that the relationship remains genuine and ongoing. The Department of Home Affairs may request periodic updates about your relationship, so it’s important to maintain transparency and keep them informed if any significant changes occur, such as a separation.
As a visa holder, you are required to follow certain conditions, including:
Staying in a genuine relationship with your sponsor throughout the duration of the visa.
Not breaching any laws or engaging in behaviors that could affect the validity of your visa.
Failure to comply with visa conditions could result in visa cancellation or refusal of your permanent visa.
4. Applying for Permanent Residency
For those who receive the temporary Partner Visa (Subclass 820 or 309), the next step is to apply for the permanent Partner Visa (Subclass 801 or 100). After about 2 years, you’ll be assessed for permanent residency. During this time, you need to prove that your relationship is still genuine and ongoing.
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